Émile-Bernard Donatien was a French actor, writer, set designer and film director. Born Emile Wessbecher to Alsatian parents in Paris, he was often credited simply as Donatien. He retired from cinema in 1932, devoting himself to sculpting and painting.
Filmography 17
L'ArpèteSimone
The Unfortunate
Princesse Lulu
Nantas
Pierre et Jean
My Priest Among the RichFlorine, la fleur du Valois
Les hommes nouveaux
The Castle of Slow DeathAu revoir et merci
Miss Edith, Duchess
Le jardin sur l'Oronte
La chevauchée blancheLe martyre de Sainte-Maxence
Mon curé chez les riches
Une histoire de brigands42 credits on file
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Émile-Bernard Donatien was a French actor, writer, set designer and film director. Born Emile Wessbecher to Alsatian parents in Paris, he was often credited simply as Donatien. He retired from cinema in 1932, devoting himself to sculpting and painting. He was married to the actress Lucienne Legrand with whom he frequently worked.
Country
FranceCategory
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1955 · aged 68
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